Denzel Washington (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor and filmmaker. He was born on December 28, 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York. Washington has been one of the most respected and high-profile actors in Hollywood over his career due to his strong screen presence, charisma, and ability to take on challenging roles.
Notable Moments in the Career of Denzel Washington
Early Career: Denzel Washington
Washington broke into television in the late 1970s, but came to prominence playing Dr. Philip Chandler on the medical drama St. Elsewhere (1982–1988).
Breakthrough Roles: Denzel Washington
He made his film debut in the movie Cry Freedom (1987), where he played South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko. Here, he received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Academy Awards:
Best Supporting Actor — Oscar winner for Glory (1989); a former enslaved man fighting in the Civil War.
Denzel Washington Denzel won his second Oscar for Best Actor as the morally ambiguous detective Alonzo Harris in Training Day — which I think is a fantastic, even if controversial choice (2001). This was a high point in his career because it highlighted his range and skill ability to play ambivalent characters.
Notable Films:
Malcolm X (1992) – Washington’s depiction of the iconic civil rights leader received significant acclaim and a Best Actor nomination.Denzel Washington
The Hurricane (1999) – Washington stars as boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, jailed for murder, cementing his reputation for socially conscious roles.
Fences (2016) – Fences is directed by Washington himself, in a mixed play movie adaptation of August Wilson’s version of the story, in which he also played Troy Maxson, the former baseball player and current garbage collector. It earned him another Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and the
Denzel Washing the former baseball player and current garbage collector. It earned him another Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and the
